Nicaragua Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Nicaragua's trade openness was 108.34% in 2025, ranked 64th globally. This represents a 10.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's trade openness stood at 108.34% in 2025, a rise of +9.81% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 108.34% by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 64th globally.
Nicaragua’s trade openness, measured as the sum of exports and imports relative to GDP, has risen from 49.82 in 1960 to 108.34 in 2025, placing the country 64th globally. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 115.45 in 2022, reflecting a post‑pandemic surge in both export volumes and import demand, while the deepest contraction occurred in 1987 at 25.53 amid the country’s internal conflict and external sanctions. Over the 66‑year coverage period, Nicaragua’s openness has more than doubled, narrowing the gap with peers such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (109.03) and Poland (109.11), which now exhibit comparable levels. The upward trajectory suggests that continued diversification of export markets and investment in logistics infrastructure could sustain higher openness, whereas renewed political instability or protectionist policies would likely reverse the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 112.05% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 110.19% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 108.34% | - | - |
| 2025 | 108.34% | +9.81% | #64 |
| 2024 | 98.53% | −6.48% | #102 |
| 2023 | 105.00% | −10.45% | #114 |
| 2022 | 115.45% | +9.25% | #130 |
| 2021 | 106.21% | +17.57% | #135 |
| 2020 | 88.64% | −5.40% | #128 |
| 2019 | 94.04% | +0.06% | #117 |
| 2018 | 93.98% | −2.40% | #118 |
| 2017 | 96.38% | +2.57% | #118 |
| 2016 | 93.81% | −4.38% | #118 |
| 2015 | 98.19% | −8.50% | #126 |
| 2014 | 106.70% | −4.29% | #132 |
| 2013 | 110.98% | −4.19% | #134 |
| 2012 | 115.18% | +3.35% | #136 |
| 2011 | 111.83% | +11.46% | #134 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua's trade openness was 108.34% in 2025. Ranked 64th globally. This represents a 10.0% increase from the previous year.
Nicaragua's trade openness peaked at 115.45% in 2022.
The lowest trade openness in Nicaragua was 25.53% in 1987.
Nicaragua ranks 64th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nicaragua's trade openness is projected to reach 108.34% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Nicaragua in 2025 was 108.34%. This ranks 64th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_trade-openness,
title = {Nicaragua Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}